For those of you who are not eligible for MAIP and are frantically looking for an internship for the summer, check out Portland Ad Federation's COLABORATORY.
COLABORATORY is a 6-week, paid internship that places 10 students with a bevy of Portland agencies. Last years students were on rotation with three agencies throughout their summer based on their strengths and interests. In addition to their work at the agency, the interns were separated into two teams and competed in a pitch for an actual client.
Check out one of the teams videos:
I came across a few of their interns blogs (there are several of them - hunt them down, it's well worth it) over the summer and was impressed with how interconnected they were through multiple social networks. In addition to their blogs, they utilized video journals on YouTube and posted photos on Flickr. This is a great way for prospective interns to see what the program offers and to to get a glimpse into what your life as an intern would look like.
I've confirmed with PAF that COLABORATORY will be looking for interns for Summer 2009. Applications will be accepted from Feb. 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009 with finalists being notified on May 1, 2009. So check out their website, download the application and make it work!
6 comments:
Hi Jonathan!
Just found your blog post about COLAB - I was an intern this past summer and it was a ridiculously good experience...thanks for highlighting this opportunity!!!
COLABORATORY is worth it. If you're looking for more insight, check out our video.
http://megannuttall.blogspot.com/2008/08/6-weeks-of-colaboratory-5-min.html
Jonathan,
I was a blog/social media reporter at the event. To ease everyone's effort in gathering Colaboratory-related information (blogs, Twitter conversations, etc.), I assembled a Yahoo!Pipes:
http://pipes.yahoo.com/bram/colab
Kim + Megan + Bram
Thanks so much for your input and the links. There's been a lot of interest from students in the ad program at San Jose State since I posted it. I'll make sure to direct them to your posts.
Hi Jonathan,
Just wanted to let you know that the COLAB internship in Portland is officially accepting applications until the end of the month.
The client for this summer's internship will be Columbia Sportswear in their international division! Which will be an awesome opportunity for the interns.
Please continue to spread the word in the bay area!
Thanks!
Hello COLABORATORY!
Thanks for the heads up - San Jose State's ad club is having a meeting tonight so I'll make sure to spread the word.
I know there are a handful of SJSU students who are definitely applying - thanks for the info!
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